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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.49, 45,419.33 and 11,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.49, 45,419.33 and 11,573.27 is: 17,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.49 : 45,419.33 = 11,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.49/45,419.33 = 11,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.49x = 45,419.33 × 11,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.49x = 525,650,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,650,169.31/30,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.09

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